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H.E.R.O.'S 16TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISING DINNER
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CAMP HIGH FIVE 2019: ENROLLMENT OPEN!
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It's that time again! HERO has opened enrollment for our 2019 Camp High Five Program!
Camp High Five offers children infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS a one-week summer camp program during which they participate in a variety of recreational activities and educational workshops. Activities include archery, boating, canoeing, swimming, fishing, biking, arts and crafts, music, and much, much more! Camp High Five will be held from Sunday, June 9th through Friday, June 14th, 2019 at Camp Twin Lakes-Will-A-Way site in Winder, Georgia. Counselors must report to the camp site on Saturday, June 8th, 2019. Child and volunteer admission criteria and applications are currently available on our website.
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BECOME A SUPER HERO MENTOR TODAY!
The Super HEROes Mentoring Program
is a community-based, one-on-one mentoring program serving children infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The program provides these children with the opportunity to have a positive role model through a mentor and to strengthen their life skills, self-esteem, communication skills, goal-setting and academic performance.
Why HERO children need mentors?
Approximately 33% of HERO children are HIV positive and the other 67% are affected (i.e. someone who has an infected parent, sibling, residential relative, or has lost a relative to HIV/AIDS-related complications). Twenty-five percent (25%) of HERO children have lost a parent as a result of HIV/AIDS-related complications, and almost 90% of HERO children come from low-income families (household incomes are $15,000/year or less).
Our children struggle with day-to-day challenges including low self-esteem, social difficulties, academic underachievement, self-destructive behavior, etc. You can help change this!
Responsibilities of a Super HERO Mentor:
- Spend one-on-one quality time with a child at least twice a month, a minimum of two hours each time.
- Participate with the child in a bi-monthly group activity organized and sponsored by H.E.R.O. for Children.
- Be a positive role model for the child.
- Contribute to strengthening the child's self-esteem, social adjustment and life skills.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be at least 22 years of age.
- Be willing and available to comply with H.E.R.O. for Children's policies and procedures.*
- Have dependable automobile transportation, maintain a valid driver's license, verifiable automobile insurance and abide by Georgia vehicle codes (i.e. seat belts, speed limits, etc.).
- Must have a suitable home environment.
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Pass background checks, including motor vehicle record, sex offender registry, national criminal background screening and social security verification, prior to serving.
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Training and continuing education provided.
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H.E.R.O FOR CHILDREN'S 16TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
& FUNDRAISING DINNER
Thursday, March 28th, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Atlanta, GA
FIELD DAY HOSTED BY ACTION CYCLING ATLANTA
BENEFITING H.E.R.O. FOR CHILDREN, INC.
Saturday, April 6TH, 2019 | 10:00 AM
Atlanta, GA
CAMP HIGH FIVE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Saturday, April 27th, 2019 | 10:00 AM
Warren Boys & Girls Club - Atlanta, GA
CAMP HIGH FIVE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Saturday, May 11th, 2019 | 10:00 AM
Warren Boys & Girls Club - Atlanta, GA
CAMP HIGH FIVE
Sunday, June 9th, 2019 - Friday, June 14th, 2019
Camp Twin Lakes - Winder, GA
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